The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-23
PERSONAL and SOCIETY.


PERSONAL and SOCIETY.
In Socisty's whirl.
Prospective brides sometimes have rather
peculiar ideas in regard to their wardrobes. One
shief mistake is to have too much for garments
hresure to 60 out of fashion before so many can
be worn out sufficient to cast them aside The
other is to have such apparel as she would never
have for any other occasion. and more partcu-
larry may this be said of morning dresses or
wrappers. One. to which special reference is
made, was of very light green cashmere, the
back in a watte.u pleat, train about eighteen
inches on the floor. In front were revers. from
neck to the toe, of olive-green plush, while the
space between, or petticoat effect, was OF iignt
pink surah and white MULE. dress entirely too
dainty and useless for morning wear. for
housekeeper
At the entertainments given by Mrs. j. w.
Hess the guest is always the qul vive for
something novel. Mrs. Hess gave an afternoon
company on Tuesday in amor of Mrs. S. G. Gill,
OF Richmond, and Mrs. A. Fl. Carrier. After
the reception of guests, each was given a small
book, having three leave with the figure. from
to Ia marked thereon Mrs Hess then read
from paper fourteen familiar couplets
or quotations, and the guest WAS to write
tbs authors name opposite the number
OF the couplet read, the most successful
one to be rewarded with prize. The books
were collected and taken out, and for each cor
rect author an English violet was the reward
Hrs. John T. Dye had the greatest numb (fve),
and received her FIVE violets and handsome
cup and saucer. bouquet of roses was given
to Mrs. Carrier. and Of carnations to Mrs.
Gill Refreshments then served. The
exercise would probably be more successfully
carried out by young people who are studying
literature in school, for the authors name Is not
Always connected with quotation, when gen.
orally used. The afternoon was thoroughly on
joyable.
A handsome dancing party for children
given on Friday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Barnes. for their daughter, Nellie. There were
over hundred invitations issued, and but few
regrets received, and the three spacious parlors
were filed with the merry dancers. The floors
were canvased and the many bright costumes
made pretty scene to witness. The young
hostess wore a dainty dress of pink cashmere.
trimmed with white lace and ribbons The
guests were all seated at once for refreshments,
which were delicious and daintiy served. Each
guest was given favor in brass of lanterns,
tea pots and bangles of various designs. They
all enjoyed most delightful evening from 5 to
10 o'clock. A number of Miss Nellie's young
lady friends assisted in entertaining.
pleasant afternoon was spent, on Tuesday,
At Mrs. May Wright Sewalps, where about two
hundred ladies assembled to enjoy con-
versazone on '.The Women of Europe" Tho
talk was led by Mrs. A. H. Carrier and covered
some Of the most important topics in regard to
that subject. The vacations, education, domestic
and outdoor life and their several relations
each each .hnnah. some new and .r,a
A number Of ladies expressed their ideas, and
the women Of Europe and America were COM
pared. MRS. Sewall mentioned the action of the
Primrose League. Of Scotland, that sent petit
ton to Lord Salisbury for eqral suffrage. About
fifty ladies were invited to remain for chocolate
and waters, which were served Ia the parlors
The conversations are one OF the treats which
Mrs Carrier has given to her friends and are
always largely attended.
A very delightful dancing party was given by
Miss BERTHE johnson on Wednesday evening.
Miss johnson was assisted in receiving by her
father DR.. johnson, and her sister, Mrs. Boice.
The house decorations were profuse. The door
ways were bordercd with wreaths of laurel and
holly, and the mantels were banked with flowers.
There were a number of guests from abroad
iinger, of York Pa, Miss Constant and Miss
Parsons. of Peru; Miss Cornell, OF Kalamazoo,
Mich; Miss Bryan, Of Louisville, and others.
One of the handsomsst receptions ever given
here was that on Friday afternoon, at which
Mrs. NJ. j. Oseood and Mrs. G. S. Phillips enter
tanned a large party of friends at the residence
Of the former on North Meridian street. The
house, which affords ample accommodation fol
such company. was deliberately decorated fo
the occesicn. The doors and chandeliers wer,
festooned with smilax. and hanging baskets
were suspended from the center Ii
one parlor a bank Of flowers EXTENDED
In the dining room The library was fitted up a
tea-room, and here the decorations were il
pink. The flowers on the mantel were begonia
mingled with ferns. The whole effect of tn
embellishments was most pleasing Mrs. Os
good and Mrs. Phillips were assisted by Mrs
James Mcleod. Mrs. q. F. Sayles. Mrs. Aquil
Jones, Mrs. c. NJ Raschig, Mrs H. s. Tucker
and in the tea-room by Miss Grace Phillips, Mis-
Kate Alexander, Miss Charlotte JONES' and Mis-
Ida Adams
The Board OF Managers of the Tranin
School for Nurses have made arrangements TO
series of lectures cooking, to be given a
Plymouth Church, for the benefit Of the Trair
ing School The Iowa Agricultural College a
its November commencement, conferred the d.
gree, NJ. d. E.-Master of Domestic Economy
upon two young ladies' The degree has neve
been given By any institution OF learning. Pro
Emma p. Ewing, who is in charge OF the schot
OF Domestic Economy. will give these lectures
The first. to morrow evening, will be on "Or
Kitchen Interestsn and no admittance fee wi
be charged. Both ladies and gentlemen a,
cordially invited to attend Practical illustr
lions will he made at the end Of each lecture.
Personal.
Mr.. Harry Lowe is in New York.
Mrs John J. Price has returned from Wis
to relatives in Vincennes.
Miss Ida Andrus returned to her duties in &C
lege, at Russelville KY, yesterday.
Mrs. e. v Wooden lefr Tuesday, for DeLan
Fla, where she will remain the rest of the wi
ter.
air. A. NJ. Rawn, of Delaware, O., was in Il
city last week, visiting his sister in West India
apolis
Miss Fisher, of Fort Wayne who has bet
visiting friends in this city for fortnight VI